James E. "Jim" Penebaker

Passed 10/2/2008

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Obituary For James E. "Jim" Penebaker

James E. Penebaker, 68, of Steubenville, OH died Thursday, October 2, 2008 at Trinity West.  He was born in Steubenville on April 27, 1940 a son of the late Edward A. and Ruth E. Jewett Penebaker.  Jim was the retired superintendent at Union Cemetery in Steubenville and former board member.  He was a member of St. Pauls Episcopal Church, Steubenville Rotary Club, Jefferson County Historical Society..  Preceded in death by his first wife Shirley L. Kittle Penebaker in 2000 and stepdaughter Karen E. Gilcrest.  Jim is survived by his wife Marlee Williams Penebaker; daughters Diana L. Penebaker and her fiancé Mark Thompson of Yorkville, OH and Melissa Johnson of Steubenville; son James R. Penebaker of Steubenville; daughter-in-law Shonna Penebaker of Weirton, WV; stepson John Gilcrest of Steubenville, OH; brother Richard A. (Barbara) Penebaker of Wintersville; grandchildren Chris, Brandon, Amber, Chance and Chad and mother-in-law Ruth V. Williams of Steubenville, OH.  Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Friday from 3-7p.m.  Graveside services will be held 9:30a.m. Saturday,  at Union Cemetery with Rev. Fr. Steven McKeown officiating.  Memorial contributions may be made to Union Cemetery Association or Steubenville Rotary.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Jim and family, I deeply sorry to read of your father's death. Though he died in this world, he lives eternally with our precious Jesus Christ. You have my sympathy and prayers. God bless and comfort you, Jill Tucker

  • 09/03/2024

    Noah and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you all will be in our thoughts and prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    Mrs. Penebaker -- I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Shannen (Trinity)

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  • 09/03/2024

    Diana, I was so saddened to hear of your Father's passing... Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Lotti, Nicholas & Madison Teachey

  • 09/03/2024

    Marlee, John and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of Jim.You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Cherish the memories that you have and hold them very near to your hearts. Jim is in a better place and he can now be you gaurdian angel to watch over you. With Deepest Sympathy, Joe, Stacy, Aaron and Alyssa

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